May one pray both Mincha Gedola and Mincha Ketana, one as obligatory and one as a voluntary prayer (nedava)?
Synopsis
When Mincha Gedola (from 6.5 halachic hours) and Mincha Ketana (from 9.5 hours) both occur in a day, may one pray both — one as obligatory and one as a voluntary additional prayer? Authorities dispute whether this is permitted at all, and if so, which prayer should be the obligatory one.
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